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[–] 13958884? 0 points 28 points 28 points (+28|-0) ago (edited ago)
Preparedness begins at home. You should have a minimum of 10 days to two weeks of food and water on hand, as well as medicine and spare eyeglasses. Don't forget supplies for your pets and livestock. Recommend easy to prepare, long storage foods such as canned stew or peaches. You can eat right out of the can without heating if necessary. Warm sleeping bag for each family member. Bug out bags ready to go. Extra batteries for flashlights. Propane for camp stove if power goes out. Generator and fuel if you have one. Make sure the vehicles are in good shape, tuned up, and fueled up at all times.
The next step is your extended family / friends / neighborhood. Just like we are tasked with spreading the word about Q, we are also tasked with the necessity of educating others about being prepared for emergencies. There are good psychological tricks you can use for this. "Remember that really bad storm last winter? Have you put some extra batteries aside for your flashlights if the power goes out again?" This helps spur them on without being overwhelming. A little at a time. You are there to lead and show the way. Start with maybe 3 days and work your way up. Most people do not even have that minimal amount. These people become a major burden during an emergency situation. The best thing we can do is teach people to take care of themselves. A local group had the motto: "Be your own hero."
Another area we all could use some work on is our own personal security. The sayings like: "Watch your six," "Keep your head on a swivel," "Loose lips sink ships," and "Opsec" should be running through your mind always. Keep your doors locked. Get a locking mailbox to prevent pilfering. Talk to your neighbors and form a neighborhood watch. Be careful and be vigilant always. Remember they killed Seth Rich while he was walking home from a bar at 2am.
The other area where we all need to be prepared, as has been shown many times in the past, is on the internet. The Q boards tend to disappear with alarming regularity. Back stuff up offline. If you see a video on Youtube, it may not be there tomorrow. You can use keepdownloading.com to download videos and save them locally. We need to plan ahead and have a backup forum available if they should happen to take this one down.
[–] 13960167? 0 points 20 points 20 points (+20|-0) ago
https://legacy.gscdn.nl/archives/images/fm_21-76_us_army_survival_manual.pdf
Here is a free survival manual you can print out. If not I suggest you buy a book or 2 to have on hand. Even with generators/solar it’s important to have a non-electric backup.
[–] 13972824? 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago (edited ago)
Rule of Threes - 3 minutes without AIR 3 hours without SHELTER 3 days without WATER 3 weeks without FOOD 3 months without HOPE. On the fly H2o purification knowledge if you are caught away /unaware - is crucial knowledge to have. Caches of supplies away from your castle a must. Ways to trap, hunt, fish that don't require excessive gear / ammunition is suggested. Not having personal protection is not an option... remember a lot of people aren't prepared and will want what you have - mob rules. Godspeed Patriots!
[–] 13976090? 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Here are some useful items I have added to my preps in the last couple years (I started prepping when I thought HRC was going to get/steal the presidency):
Our plan is to bug-in unless we absolutely can't... we live 30 miles from town on 25 acres with only a few neighbors who are mostly like minded (although not preppers).
Our next preps will be communications - I am very interested in learning about HAM. We are also looking to add real solar power to our home in the next year or so, but that is further down the list (and very expensive!)
My advise to those new to prepping (or just those looking to have a few days of supplies)... take it one step at a time. Start with water - how will you get water if the power goes out or if your local water supply is shut down. Then think about food - canned food is easy and lasts a long time - just remember to have a manual can opener! Have a good first aid kit, and think about keeping a bug out bag with you or at least keep some bottled water in your car and a comfy pair of shoes to change into if you need to walk home!
You have to tailor your preps to your living situation. Set up a weekly or monthly budget and start setting things aside. I look at prepping like insurance. Anything could happen: political, weather, economy... you never know. But it is nice to know I can feed myself and have basic hygiene for a year or more if something catastrophic does happen.
[–] 13962573? 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Thanks anon
[–] 13964085? 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Someone in my neighborhood needs distant kidney dialysis several times a week.
How can something like that be prepped for?
[–] 13964295? 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
I'm older with physical problems and can't really "flee" if something happens. That's where spiritual and psychological preparation comes in.
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[–] 13976375? 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
yeah, that sucks, one of my neighbors is on some chemo for the rest of his life... he is a goner if something where to happen. Great guy too, he will leave a wife and teenage daughter that we will have to look out for if S does HTF. It really sucks, but it is something we need to prepare for (emotionally and physically).
check out the Patriot Nurse talking about this.
[–] 13958154? 0 points 14 points 14 points (+14|-0) ago
This is not a game Q
[–] 13957889? 0 points 13 points 13 points (+13|-0) ago
I stand at the ready
[–] 13958060? [S] 0 points 12 points 12 points (+12|-0) ago
Thank you, I as well Patriot. I as well.
[–] 13960217? 0 points 12 points 12 points (+12|-0) ago
I received an emergency preparedness checklist in the mail today from a US senator. Things are getting real.
[–] 13961069? 0 points 10 points 10 points (+10|-0) ago
Which senator? Just curious?
[–] 13965357? 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
What did it say specifically?
[–] 13984945? 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Very likely a generic checklist and a pointer towards ready.gov website. They are really trying to get people to pay attention and have a 3 day minimal supply of food and water on hand. Most people don't even have this.
[–] 13964606? 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
That should be a sign that this could potentially be very serious.
Now is most certainly not the time to procrastinate with preparedness.
[–] 13958341? 0 points 10 points 10 points (+10|-0) ago
I hope somebody infused VOAT with some cash cause this place didn't seem to have much interest in going big. Now it is going to go BIG. BIGLY even.
[–] 13961872? 0 points 7 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago
Q team is probably getting it covered...
[–] 13962803? 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
My guess is that they already handled some (or all) of the server load with military gear. I'm betting that was the test from Q's Q&A the other night
[–] 13972630? ago
it takes a VSG Anon up vote
[–] 13959565? 0 points 7 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago
I asked about this in another thread. Someone answered that Voat lost their payment processors so can only accept crypto right now. I replied asking about a Kickstarter or GoFundMe. Waiting to hear back.
Maybe the mods can connect with the admins on this? And put something in the sidebar, and maybe send out PMs to new subscribers or something?
[–] 13959737? 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
Missing a big opportunity to get funding. Must be run by real stoners.
[–] 13960472? 0 points 8 points 8 points (+8|-0) ago
Also remember what we learned about the Football -- part of the satchel is instructions for POTUS to engage emergency communications -- would advertising a date be for optics or disinformation? I know that Q mentioned the move of the date due to K confirmation. However, October 3rd would put K off the next SC session...I do not see this going that long. POTUS and Grassley (I believe) have all they need for a GAME OVER.
[–] 13960276? 0 points 8 points 8 points (+8|-0) ago
The boards purpose is because infinity chan cannot sufficiently handle the entire load, both traffic wise and user type.
A conduit is necessary; voat is that conduit.
[–] 13959088? 0 points 8 points 8 points (+8|-0) ago
Also Remain Calm. Being Prepared is not the same thing as doomsday prepping. Remember; As Q says. YOU ARE SAFE.
[–] 13959273? [S] 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
Ahhh, yes. You speak the truth. However, prepare for digital warfare. VOAT plays a nuanced, but critical roll. Think outside of VOAT, then think of VOAT. Why is that important?
[–] 13960833? 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
Here we can communicate on topics immediately. .the upvote will allow us to know where the community is at..